ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
3,746 km
2,327 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
3,746 km
2,327 mi / 2,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
247°
west southwest

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ABJ REC
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code ABJ REC
ICAO Code DIAP SBRF
City Abidjan Recife
Country Ivory Coast Brazil
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Recife
Elevation 21 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 3,746 kilometers (2,327 miles / 2,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:04 in Abidjan, it's 04:04 in Recife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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